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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1951

Page

3

Clermont School News Highlights From The PTA Event

The Little German Band entertained at the PTA hard time party with Judy Swenson JoAnn Swenson Mary Martin Marlene Dur sehur Victor Amund son Lew Barnhouse Gordon Larson and Ginny Nelson on bass drum. Hot lunches started with cooks Alma Anderson and Herb Martin serving over 200 plates daily. Kindergarten features round tables and Halloween activities including a Crowe drug store trip and an operetta prep led by Mich ael Thoma. First Grade held Halloween parties nine perfect spelling papers and costumes with prizes.

PTA Judy JoAnn Swenson Mary Martin Marlene Dursehur Victor Amundson Lew Barnhouse Gordon Larson Ginny Nelson Alma Anderson Herb ‘Martin Marguerite Sullivan Arlene Ames Marilyn Wede Lucile Guyer Crowe's Drug Store Michael Thoma Orville Myers Guy Muchow Louis Olson Robert Mott

Mediapolis Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary

In Mediapolis Mr and Mrs E Johnson marked their 55th wedding anniversary with family and neighbors noting the long partnership and steadfast devotion.

Mediapolis E. Johnson Teir

Gun Safety Week Observance Planned Nov 11 18

The second annual Gun Safety Week runs November 11 to 18, timed with the pheasant season. Organizers including the Towa Safety Congress, State Conservation Commission, Boy Scouts and weather groups urge hunters to follow safety rules, confirm targets, and protect lives.

Towa Safety Congress State Conservation Commission Boy Scouts Andeather

Clermont Social News Highlights At Week's End

Mrs Ruth Starkey spent last week in West Union visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Ralph Fridley and Patricia of Waterloo visited the Kneeland home. Kneeland relatives hosted Sunday visitors from Postville Sumner Cedar Rapids Rock Island and Dubuque area. A birthday picnic honored Mrs Rosina Anderson at her Clermont home with multiple local families attending. Local trips included Iowa Minnesota game at Iowa City and visits among Gilbert Medberry Anderson Lindvold and Horan families.

Ralph Fridley Patricia Waterloo C. M. Knealand Ralph Clermont Rosina Anderson Kenneth Anderson Orvin Thompson Arvid Anderson Laird Cline Lyle Gunderson Keith Thoma Iowa Minnesota Iowa City Nels Gilbert Barbara Medberry Cedar Rapids Forrest Medberry Doris Gilbert Rock Island Lorraine Gilbert Hans Lindvold Olena Helgerson Jaimes Ms Via Anderson Merle Mary Washburn Ole Peterson Alfred Olson Johnson Boys Don Guteher Howard Stumme Donald Gerner Ray Tomsheck Harvey, It

Dairying a Most Important Industry to Iowa

The Iowa Creamery Operators association in Cedar Rapids reports dairy products last year brought Iowa farmers 155,506,000 in gross income. Dairy cattle and veal calves sold for meat add wealth, with 60 percent marketed outside the state. The group urges a campaign to boost manufactured dairy products, improve herd testing, disease control, and support processing research to strengthen the industry.

Iowa Creamery Operators Association Cedar Rapids Iowa Towa

Reading Difficulties Can Be Corrected

The article emphasizes not scolding struggling readers but diagnosing causes. It cites a study of forty eight post readers showing most reading issues stem from health, eye defects, fatigue, or home conditions. With proper intervention, clinics in Iowa report these difficulties can be corrected.

Asteroes Iowa

Farmer Burned in Gas Explosion at Recreation Cabin

Lawrence Borchardt of near Carpenter in Mitchell county was severely burned last week when a gas explosion occurred in a recreation cabin. He tried to light a gas plate and suffered burns to his face and both arms. Two companions sustained minor burns.

Lawrence Borchardt Carpenter Mitchell County

Kitten Rescued From Elm Tree After Bird of Heights

A three month old kitten climbed a 50 foot Chinese elm in Cherokee, drawing fire department help and neighbor effort. Firefighters dislodged the cat but it fell to ground, yet was unhurt by the drop.

Cat Cherokee

Eleven month old learns about kerosene in scare hospital rush

Corliss Roth, an eleven month old infant from George, was rushed to the hospital after drinking a quantity of fuel oil. She is recovering.

Corliss Roth George

Be Careful During Corn Harvest

Farmers warned to follow safety rules after 233 Iowa corn harvest accidents last year caused 5 deaths 128 amputations 22 broken bones 50 injuries. The list emphasizes stopping rolls to clean out, wearing snug clothing, shielding safeguards, training operators, and avoiding adjustments or pushing clogs while in motion.

Iowa

Bloomfield call sale nets $95 000 with eighty producers

A Bloomfield event labeled call sale attracted eighty producers and grossed about $95 000. The sale totals reflect strong participation and bidder interest in the regional market.

Bloomfield

Nitrogen Fertilizer Tip for Fall Garden Prep

Apply nitrogen fertilizers before fall plowing to speed soil organic matter decomposition and make nitrogen available for next spring. This practice helps boost soil fertility and crop growth by enriching the soil with readily usable nitrogen after winter.

Longtime Lucas County Resident Charles Abrahamson

Charles Abrahamson a longtime Lucas county resident for over 70 years was born in Sweden and came to the county with his parents at age four years.

Charles Abrahamson Lucas County Sweden

Seed testing urged to beat busy season at lab

Farmers who test their crop seed early will dodge the spring rush at the Towa State College Seed Testing Laboratory. Small grains face the biggest load, but all seeds benefit. This year testing is a must and should boost returns.

Towa State College

Accidents on Farms Linked to Loose Tool Handles

Farm safety notes warn that many injuries occur when handles detach from tools during use. Immediate checks of shanks and grips recommended to prevent slips and deflections. Farmers urged to inspect equipment regularly and replace worn parts.

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Clermont School News Donaline Larson Dickie Westpfahl LaVern Osterhus Linda Wander Bean Peterson Faye Thornton Mrs. Mott Joy Schultz Carolyn Olson Richard Belschner Mickey Mouse Dale Richard Gwendolyn Shelvy The Iowa Safety Congress Ruth Starkey West Union Catherine Horan Don and Francis Larry Horan Gerald Schupanitz Loras College Dubuque Wayne Johnson Grinnell College DR. I. C, Jerdee Clermont, Iowa Briggs + Stratton Engines Sales Service Nelson Elgin Echo Echo Ighbons Bini Pavtson Bolson Egg Bolson Bolson’s Joe Marsh Avalon Lassie Gary Gray Tim Holt Jane Nig RIO Grande Patrol Betty Grable McDonald Carey Rory Calhoun Mario Lanza Ann Blythe Dorothy Kirsten the Great Caruso
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